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Smith says she'll reveal details next week on threat to invoke sovereignty act

Smith says she'll reveal details next week on threat to invoke sovereignty act

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will reveal details next week on her threat to invoke her government's sovereignty act over federal clean energy regulations.
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An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP

An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire came under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean as Israel wages war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, an American defense official said Saturday.
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Oil and gas well drillers want federal funding to help industry decarbonize

Oil and gas well drillers want federal funding to help industry decarbonize

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas well drilling sector is lobbying for a piece of the tax credit pie when it comes to decarbonization.
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Dairy D-Day: panel rules 'clearly in favour of Canada' in U.S. trade dispute

Dairy D-Day: panel rules 'clearly in favour of Canada' in U.S. trade dispute

WASHINGTON — Ottawa declared a decisive victory Friday over the United States in an ongoing dairy-based trade dispute that has U.S. milk producers accusing Canada of "playing games" with its largest trading partner.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,103.11, down 13.55 points) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down five cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $44.65 on 16.4 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite ends slightly down Friday; U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ends slightly down Friday; U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down slightly Friday while U.S. markets were mixed on a low-volume day following the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 13.55 points at 20,103.
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Aerospace firms push back against Bombardier, tout upsides of a Boeing military deal

Aerospace firms push back against Bombardier, tout upsides of a Boeing military deal

MONTREAL — Canadian aerospace companies are pushing back against the idea that a Bombardier Inc. contract win to replace aging military patrol planes would be best for the sector, saying that a deal between Ottawa and front-runner Boeing Co.
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Mastermind Toys granted creditor protection, wants permission to close some stores

Mastermind Toys granted creditor protection, wants permission to close some stores

TORONTO — Toy store Mastermind GP Inc. says it has obtained an initial order for creditor protection from an Ontario court as it faces financial challenges and a slowing economy.
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APTN says funds needed from online streaming giants to help promote Indigenous voices

APTN says funds needed from online streaming giants to help promote Indigenous voices

The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network says online streaming services should be required to contribute funding to the Canadian broadcasting system in the face of shrinking resources that are making it more difficult to tell Indigenous stories.
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Inflation, longer sales season weigh on shopping habits this Black Friday

Inflation, longer sales season weigh on shopping habits this Black Friday

TORONTO — Gerick Abaca strolled the CF Toronto Eaton Centre on Friday morning gripping three shopping bags brimming with purchases he hoped would delight his family members this holiday season.
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